As a teacher, I concur…
As a teacher of the next generation of medical providers, I am scared shitless…
Homeless people have their priorities straight. Number one alcohol, number two cigarettes, number three cardboard, number four sharpie.
They dont want a job, they dont want a place to live if it comes with responsibility or with someone telling them what they can or cant do. Its a choice, I know this because they will refuse all manner of assistance that could free them and they only accept assistance that allows them to continue. Hence they will accept 20.00 from a stranger but wont accept a job that pays 20.00 per hour…
I am not expecting jack shit from them…
You're right, the last 20 years has probably jaded my opinions…
Most homeless are alcoholics, but most alcoholics arent homeless. Most homeless have mental issues, but most people with mental issues are not homeless.